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Red Bumps White Head

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Bumps:
This can't be diagnosed with the information that is available. A history, physical examination & other studies may be needed to determine cause/causes.
Once accurately assessed a treatment plan can be developed.
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Acne is one of the most common skin conditions. It affects about 80% of adolescents. Acne starts as a blockage of the sebaceous glands followed by inflammation. It occurs in areas where there are lots of sebaceous glands, such as the face back and chest. The hallmarks of the condition are blackheads, whiteheads (closed comedones), papules, pustules, cysts, nodules, and sometimes scarring. There are numerous treatments available, both topical and systemic. The most commonly used are benzoyl peroxide, retinoids, and antibiotics (those with antiinflammatory effects).
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Possible infection:
This could be an infected gland in the area. Suggest you use warm compresses or sit in a tub of very warm water and also wash with an antibacterial soap like dial. If it worsens, may need to be drained by a doctor or you may need an antibiotic.
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Ingrown hair:
Ingrown hairs are common in the pubic area, created by shaving or the friction from underwear. They can appear as pimple like bumps, occassionally with pus. Applying warm compresses and washing twice daily with a warm soapy washcloth should help the site drain and heal faster. See your doctor if symptoms do not improve with these measures. STI would be unlikely.
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Fungus or scabies:
Most likely cause of itchy rash in that area that is shared between sexual partners is either skin fungus or skin mites (scabies). You can try non-prescription antifungal cream, and if that's not helping after 4-5 days, then ask your doctor for anti-scabies cream.
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BUMPS ON PENIS:
THESE BUMPS COULD BE SMALL, HARMLESS WHITEHEADS. PLUGGED UP OIL GLANDS. NOT UNCOMMON OR UNUSUAL.
BUT WITHOUT ACTUALLY SEEING THEM, THERE IS NO WAY THAT I COULD BE SURE.
PLEASE SEE YOUR PCP OR A DERMATOLOGIST.
BEST LUCK . . .
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Red bumps is a symptom in which a person has a rash of raised spots on the skin, and the spots are redder than the normal skin. Redness is usually caused by increased blood (red colored) in the reddened area. Increased blood flow can be due to allergies, infection, hormonal changes, drug side effects, etc.
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